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Cypress MassageSat, 11 Aug 2018 19:29:54 +0000en-UShourly1https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.8How can Kinetic Pliability improve your workouts and athletic performance?https://cypressmassage.org/2018/08/11/how-can-kinetic-pliability-improve-your-workouts-and-athletic-performance/
https://cypressmassage.org/2018/08/11/how-can-kinetic-pliability-improve-your-workouts-and-athletic-performance/#respondSat, 11 Aug 2018 19:29:03 +0000https://cypressmassage.org/?p=1459How can Kinetic Pliability improve your workouts and athletic
performance?
Pliability is “the ability of our muscles and soft tissues (ligaments, bursa,
Fascia)to change and adapt in response to stimuli without
compromising integrity.”
It is the capacity for soft tissues to maintain control and stability in posture
or movement through a complete range of motion without straining or
injuring the soft tissue.
Healthy pliability requires strength and flexibility combined to take your
body through it’s full range of motion.
If your tissues have limited pliability, strength is weakened and the body is
at greater risk of injury during activity.
A perfect example of healthy muscle pliability is Tom Brady
At 40 years old, Tom Brady is arguably the best quarterback in the NFL.
Much of the famous athlete’s success can be attributed to his method of
training and regular physical therapy sessions which include myofascial
release as well as maximizing muscle pliability.
For most of his career, Brady has stayed relatively injury-free which may
be the result of his commitment and focus on muscle and soft tissue
recovery.
“Pliable muscles are softer, longer and more resilient: they help insulate
the body against injury and accelerate post-injury recovery,” explains
TB12’s website.
Brady told the Times, “If there’s so much pressure, just constant tugging
on your tendons and ligaments, you’re going to get hurt. Like with a kid,
when they fall, they don’t get hurt. Their muscles are soft. When you get
older, you lose that.”
Many of us spend a lot of time in a limited range of motion (as in long
periods of sitting at a desk) that can cause limitation and muscle
weakness when trying to do an activity that requires a greater range of
motion.
Kinetic Pliability Therapy releases tension in soft tissue structures, realigns
the joints, and effectively releases the body’s holding and pain
patterns.
We use a combination of manipulative techniques that work on improving
fascial pliability – releasing restrictions and maximizing active range of
motion in the clients’ joints.
To book an appointment for Kinetic Pliability, Go to
www.cypressmassage.org
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Muscles that feel tight, irritable and stiff can be a sign of
magnesium deficiency.
If you are consuming a diet high in beans, nuts, seaweed and
dark green, leafy vegetables then you’re probably getting
sufficient magnesium for good health? The minimum daily
requirement for magnesium is 300 mg.
“This critical mineral is actually responsible for over 300 enzyme
reactions and is found in all of your tissues – but mainly in your
bones, muscles, and brain. You must have it for your cells to
make energy, for many different chemical pumps to work, to
stabilize membranes, and to help muscles relax.”1
Magnesium is of fundamental importance to oxygen delivery and
uptake into the muscle.2, ATP production, stabilization and
transport, regulation of muscle contraction and relaxation.3
Many of us find ourselves deficient in Magnesium with the end
result being excessive muscle pain and stiffness.
The reason so many of us are deficient in magnesium is often
because of a highly-processed diet based on white flour, meat
and dairy. Coffee, colas, alcohol and salt drain magnesium out of
our cells causing deficiency.
Other reasons for magnesium deficiency include profuse
sweating , chronic stress, diuretics, antibiotics and other drugs.
Foods High in Magnesium
Include the following in your diet as often as you can:
• Kelp
• wheat bran
• wheat germ
• almonds
• cashews
• buckwheat
• brazil nuts
• dulse f
• ilberts
• millet
• pecans
• walnuts
• rye
• tofu
• soy beans
• brown rice
• figs
• dates
• collard greens
• shrimp
• avocado
• parsley
• beans
• barley
• dandelion greens
• garlic4
•
Magnesium Glycinate provides the highest rate of absorption
and is not disruptive to your gastro-intestinal system.
*** Before adding a Magnesium Supplement to your diet,
check with your doctor or naturopath. This blog post is not
to be used as or to take the place of medical advise.
Sources
1. Magnesium Glycinate, The Body’s Own Muscle Relaxant – http://www.purelabvitamins.com
2. Lulaski HC, Bolonchuk WW, Klevay LM, Milne DB, and Sandstead HH. Maximal oxygen
consumption as related to magnesium, copper, and zinc nutriture.
3. Hasselback W, Fassold E, Migala A, and Rauch B. Magnesium dependence of sarcoplasmic
reticulum calcium transport.
4. Magnesium: Meet The Most Powerful Relaxation Mineral Available by Mark Hyman,
MD, drhyman.com/blog/2010/05/20/magnesium-the-most-powerful-relaxation-mineral-available/
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Piriformis Syndrome is a condition in which the Piriformis muscle, located in the buttock region, spasms or swells causing consistent pain in the area of the glutes.

Swelling and spasming of the Piriformis Muscle can also irritate the nearby Sciatic Nerve and cause pain, numbness and tingling along the back of the leg and into the foot (similar to sciatic pain).

Pain experienced in the buttock and down the leg is considered a pseudo-sciatica and not a real sciatica which is related to disc or spinal injury.

The Piriformis is a small triangular muscle that lies deep to the buttock just underneath the Gluteus Maximus – attaching diagonally from the underside of the sacrum (tail bone) to attach again to the top of the femur.

The Sciatic Nerve runs underneath the muscle and in some cases pierces through the Piriformis.It’s main job is to externally rotate the hip but it also plays a role in extending the hip when the hip is flexed as well as hip abduction when the hip is flexed. Keeping these actions in mind, it is understandable why so many cyclists experience Piriformis Syndrome – from repetitive overuse of the muscle.

Symptoms
⁃ Pain in the buttock – can feel like a dull constant pain
⁃ Pain down the back of the thigh, calf and foot (feels like sciatica)
⁃ Pain when walking up stairs
⁃ Pain increases after prolonged sitting
⁃ Reduced movement in the hip joint
Causes
1. Muscle imbalances in the hip, leg and foot
2. Overuse of the muscle during sports and activities
3. Running on a crowned surface – for example an indoor track where the
outside of the track is higher. The higher surface forces the muscle to
externally rotate even more.
Taking Care of Piriformis Syndrome
1. A two to three week break away from sports or activities that cause pain is
suggested to give the muscle an opportunity to heal.
2. Massage Therapy is very effective at addressing compensatory changes
surrounding the PIriformis injury – tight hamstrings, tight Illiotibial Band and
low back muscles.
3. Initially, it may be too painful to have work done directly on the Piriformis
Muscle but after a few treatments of working compensatory muscles, your
massage therapist may be able to apply moderate pressure to the Piriformis.
If you are experiencing Piriformis Syndrome, Massage Therapy is a highly effective
treatment to help you identify the cause of your pain, correct muscle imbalances and
get you back on your feet.
Book an appointment today at www.cypressmassage.org

Some of you may be raising your eyebrows at the idea of massage being an aid to weight loss but for those who experience increased stress, massage can be an effective part of their weight loss strategy.

Stress and an increase in Cortisol (The Stress Hormone) can make weight loss a challenge. If Cortisol levels are at a consistently high level, it can actually make us gain weight!

Reducing our stress and Cortisol is an important factor in dropping pounds. Research has shown that regular massage decreases Cortisol (the stress hormone) in the body.

Massage encourages the person to focus on their breathing, offering a prolonged opportunity to quiet the mind and relax the body. Achieving this mind-body balance puts us in a positive physical and mental space or achieving success.

For anyone who has ever tried to lose weight through exercise and a healthy diet, you know how important a positive mental space is to achieving your goal.

Practising self Care in the form of massage allows us to make a deeper connection with our body, improving our self image and sending healthier, more loving messages to our brain.

On a more practical level, massage can help you move through the muscle aches of getting back to the gym. Addressing pain when it starts will help you avoid getting sidetracked by an injury and giving up on your goal of losing weight.

How do you normally celebrate small wins? Most of us choose food as our prize.

Why not choose Massage as a motivational reward for all your hard work?If you are trying to lose weight, consider making regular massage a part of your diet and exercise program. I guarantee you’ll feel lighter in more ways than one.